Abnormal Visual Function: An Under-recognized Risk Factor of Road Traffic Injuries by Hassan Hashemi, Payam Nabovati, Abbasali Yekta, Ali Borojerdi, Hamidreza Fallahkohan, Farhad Rezvan, Mehdi Khabazkhoob

“…Methods: This population-based case–control study was conducted on roads leading to Tehran Province, Iran. …”
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Community perceptions of community health worker effectiveness: Contributions to health behaviour change in an urban health district in South Africa by L S Thomas, Y Pillay, E Buch

“…A cross-sectional descriptive study to determine community perceptions of the role and contributions of the CHW programme was conducted in the Ekurhuleni health district, an urban metropolis in SA. …”
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Biventricular dysfunction predicts mortality in ST elevation myocardial infarction patients with cardiogenic shock by Angga Dwi Prasetyo, Hendry Purnasidha Bagaswoto, Firandi Saputra, Erika Maharani, Budi Yuli Setianto

“…Studies have been widely conducted on the left ventricle (LV) and right ventricle (RV) systolic dysfunction related to mortality events. …”
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Evaluation on Economic Benefits of Adoption of High-quality Rice Cultivars - A Study Based on Survey Data from Rice Farmers in Guangdong Province by Shuting YANG, Zedong YAN, Fengbo CHEN

“…【Method】Based on the survey data from rice farmers in Guangdong Province during 2021- 2022, the endogenous switching regression model was used to evaluate the planting benefits associated with high-quality and ordinary-quality rice. Furthermore, it conducted an analysis on the grain planting benefits with respect to different planting seasons (early rice and semi-late rice).…”
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Risk prediction model for poor prognosis after intravenous thrombolysis among ischemic stroke patients aged ≥ 80 years and analysis of follow-up by Ying Wang, Dongwei Liu, Mokhtar Aldhabi, Zuolei Chen, Le Feng, Huanmin Gao, Lin Yin

“…Abstract To develop and validate practical prediction tools to estimate poor outcomes in patients ≥ 80 years old with acute ischemic stroke after intravenous alteplase thrombolysis, aiding clinical decision-making.To explore the longest benefit window after thrombolysis in the elderly. 1: A retrospectively analysis was conducted on acute stroke patients who underwent intravenous thrombolysis. …”
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Relationship between body volume and rib eye area in Colombian buffalo cattle by Sebastián Pineda-Sierra, Divier Antonio Agudelo-Gómez, Edison Julián Ramírez-Toro, Diana Carolina Solano-Suárez, Andrés Felipe Pérez-Rojo

“…Analysis of variance was conducted to identify the effect on REA and correlations between significant variables and REA were estimated. …”
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The clinical efficacy of scalp acupuncture for tinnitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Jiadi Chen, Ruizhi Jing

“…Methods: A comprehensive search of relevant databases was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials comparing scalp acupuncture with a control treatment for tinnitus.The clinical efficacy rate and reduction in tinnitus severity were assessed using relative risk (RR) and standardized mean difference (SMD), respectively. …”
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Free vibration analysis of aluminum foam metal sandwich panels: a comparative study between numerical and analytical modelling by Zahra Hamdan, Sadeq Bakhy, Muhsin Jweeg

“…The analytical model was validated using finite element analysis (FEA) conducted in ANSYS 2021 R1, allowing for a thorough comparison between numerical and analytical results. …”
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Technological-Based Interventions in Cancer and Factors Associated With the Use of Mobile Digital Wellness and Health Apps Among Cancer Information Seekers: Cross-Sectional Study by Ogochukwu Juliet Ezeigwe, Kenechukwu Obumneme Samuel Nwosu, Oladipo Kunle Afolayan, Akpevwe Amanda Ojaruega, Jovita Echere, Manali Desai, Modupe Olajumoke Onigbogi, Olajumoke Ope Oladoyin, Nnenna Chioma Okoye, Pierre Fwelo

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to identify the factors influencing the use of mobile health and wellness apps among cancer information seekers in the United States. MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study using data from the Health Information National Trends Survey. …”
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Safety outcome trials in four mainline medical journals 30 years apart: a narrative review and the need for the transparency of informed consents by Sinem Nihal Esatoglu, Ayse Ozdede, Yesim Ozguler, Koray Tascilar, Hasan Yazici

“…The proportion of safety outcome trials between the two time periods were similar [14/309 (5%) vs. 33/580 (6%)] while RCTs of any category conducted in the critical care settings notably increased in time [12/309 (4%) vs. 52/580 (9%) OR 2.4; 1.3–4.6]. …”
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Prevalence and Reinfection Rates of Schistosoma mansoni and Praziquantel Efficacy against the Parasite among Primary School Children in Sanja Town, Northwest Ethiopia by Eden Woldegerima, Abebe Genetu Bayih, Yalewayker Tegegne, Mulugeta Aemero, Ayalew Jejaw Zeleke

“…A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted on Sanja Elementary Schools, Sanja town, northwest Ethiopia. …”
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Areawide management of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), using selected cover crop plants by Robert L. Meagher, Rodney N. Nagoshi, Shelby J. Fleischer, John K. Westbrook, David L. Wright, J. Bradley Morris, James T. Brown, Amy J. Rowley

“…Methods A series of field experiments and a laboratory feeding study were conducted to compare infestation and feeding and of fall armyworm on different cover crop plants. …”
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Analysis of the effect of cutting depth under thick immediate roof on gob-side entry retaining stability by WANG Fei, WANG Xuqiang, SHI Xinyu, XU Huicong

“…Field monitoring was conducted to verify the effectiveness of the entry construction outcome. …”
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Outcomes of Surgical Treatment of Multiple Primary Colorectal and Prostate Cancer by I. S. Ignatov, V. V. Balaban, E. A. Bezrukov, A. V. Nikishina, M. He, P. V. Tsarkov

“…An observational retrospective study was conducted at the Clinic of Coloproctology and Minimally Invasive Surgery (I.M. …”
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Clinical Validation of the Defining Characteristics of the Nursing Diagnosis ‘Activity Intolerance’ in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome by Diana Isabel Cáceres Rivera, Luz Mileyde Jaimes Rojas, Luisa Yaneth Cristancho Zambrano, Jennifer Vanesa Acosta Barón, Diana Ivonne Cañon Gómez, Lyda Z. Rojas

“…Implications for the Profession and/or Patient Care The clinical validation of the defining characteristics of the activity intolerance diagnosis was conducted. This validation was based on operationalising each characteristic using commonly employed nursing scales and instruments. …”
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Investigating the Association Between Family Socioeconomic Profile and Diabetes Control in Children: A Cross‐Sectional Study From Sudan by Hiba Ali Elzaki Hajomer, Osama Ahmed Elkhidir, Rooa Mohammed, Suodad Elhassan, Aya Abdelrahim, Yousra Ibrahim Abdallah Mohammed

“…Methods This cross‐sectional study was conducted in Khartoum State, Sudan, in 2018, at three outpatient diabetes clinics, using standardised questionnaires. …”
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The growth of red tilapia fed on organic-selenium supplemented diet by Muhammad Agus Suprayudi, Burhanudin Faisal, Mia Setiawati

“…ABSTRACT   The experiment was conducted to evaluate the level of organic selenium in the diet on the growth performance of red tilapia Oreochromis sp. …”
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Exploring the antimicrobial and antioxidative potential of Leucas aspera (Willd.) link: Phytochemical screening, molecular docking, and HR-LC/MS profiling against SARS-CoV-2 protei... by Thavasiaanatham Seenivasan Shalini, Ragothaman Prathiviraj, Poomalai Senthilraja

“…Results: HRLC-MS was used to conduct metabolite profiling of the methanolic crude extract of L. aspera leaves, discovering 37 positive and 43 negative compounds. …”
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Effect of Triiodothyronine and Cortisol on Development, Growth and Survival Rate of Sand Goby (Oxyeleotris marmorata, Blkr.) Larvae by R.R Sri Pudji, S. Dewi, M. Zairin Junior

“…ABSTRACT This experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of triiodothyronine and cortisol on the development, growth, and survival rate of sand goby larvae.  …”
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Application of Solenoid Valves for Tram Hydraulic Braking Force Control by ZHANG Yanwei, MAO Jinglu, WANG Cong, WANG Zhongxiang, HAO Xinxin

“…This valve has fast response to braking force control and outstanding anti-slip ability, conductive to reducing the risk of wheel abrasion. Compared with proportional pressure reducing valve, the high-speed switching valve features strong pollution resistance, which can lower the failure rate of the braking system. …”
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